Current Affairs Quiz August 04 2016 Question And Answers

Ans:- A – Pakistan – Explanation –The seventh meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Immigration Authorities was held in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan’s Director General Immigration and Passports Usman A. Bajwa was unanimously elected as Chairman had chaired the meeting.

Ans:- B – $ 275 billion – Explanation – Japan’s cabinet has approved an economic stimulus package worth 275 billion dollars in attempt kick start the economy and growth of the world’s third largest economy.

Ans:- C – Rajasthan – Explanation – Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to approve sewage and water policy. The first of its kind policy was approved by the State Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur.

Ans:- D – Ahemed Zewail – Explanation – Ahmed Zewail, the Egyptian-American scientist who won Nobel Chemistry Prize in 1999, died in the United States on 2 August 2016. He was 70.

Ans:- A –  Sudhanshu Mani – Explanation – Sudhanshu Mani on 3^rd August 2016 was appointed as the General Manager of Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Prior to this, Mani worked as Chief Mechanical Engineer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

Ans:- B – 2014 – Explanation – Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2016 passed The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014 to introduce the goods and services tax (GST). The passage of this historic GST Bill has now paved the way for the concept of one nation, one tax.

Ans:- C – 2016 – Explanation – Union cabinet on 3^rd August 2016 gave its approval to Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The amendment seeks to improve road safety in the country. The bill proposes to increase penalties against traffic violations to as deterrent measure.

Ans:- D – Angela Ruggiero – Explanation – American ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero on 1^st August 2016 was elected as the new chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Athletes’ Commission.

Ans:- B – Carbon dioxide – Explanation – American researchers have developed a mechanism to convert greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon monoxide (CO) that can be recycled into usable fuel. The mechanism is based on the photosynthesis process that trees uses to convert CO₂ into sugars.

Ans:- C – China – Explanation – A group of Chinese scientists will be performing the world’s first genetic editing trial on humans in August 2016. The trial will be done in an attempt to find a cure for lung cancer.

Ans:- A – Andhra Pradesh – Explanation – Andhra Pradesh government has inked a MoU with Japan’s Agriculture Ministry and Foresty and Fisheries Dept to develop food chain value. The Food chain to be developed in AP with Japan’s investments in the state in the fields of agriculture and food-related industry.

Ans:- B – Second Time – Explanation – Nepal Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka “Prachanda”is all set to become the Prime Minister of Nepal for the second time as he filed his nomination. His appointment is hoping to be the best after receiving important backing from the opposing Madhesis by signing a three-point pact.

Ans:- C – Chhattisgarh – Explanation – State run Power major Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has successfully commissioned 500 MW thermal power units in Marwa Power Station in Chhattisgarh. This is the second unit in the plant.

Ans:- D – Deepak Iyer – Explanation – American multinational confectionery, food, and Beverage Company Mondelez India has named Deepak Iyer as its Managing Director for India operations. He replaces Chandramouli Venkatesan. Prior to his new appiontement he worked as CEO and MD of Bharti Axa General Insurance Company.

Ans:- A – D.K. Gayen – Explanation – D.K. Gayen has been appointed as the new General Manager of East Central Railway of India. Gayen priorly worked in South Easter Railway at Kolkata as Chief Mechanical Engineer.

Ans:- D – Himachal Pradesh – Explanation – In order to regularize the deviations based on the suggestions given by the people and public representatives, Himachal government is going to amend the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act during the upcoming Vidhan Sabha session of its state assembly.

Ans:- B – Lao – Explanation – The Union cabinet has given its approval for signing of new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Decision in this regard was taken in the union cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Ans:- D – Chris Amon – Explanation – The former Formula One driver Chris Amon has died at the age of 73 after battling cancer. The New Zealander spent 13 years in F1 across the 1960s and 70s, earning a reputation as one of the unluckiest drivers in the sport. He died in Rotorua Hospital in New Zealand.